cul8er Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 hey guys anyone know where i could buy a car cover for my r33 gtr? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadouken Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 If you didnt know, a car cover will scratch your car. If you are trying to keep it clean due to it being a outside car then you have to way the pros and cons. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6489866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cul8er Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 id rather it under a cover then outside in the sun scratches are the least of my worries Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6490047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Im sure if you looked into some good quality made car cover, That scratches would be the least of your worry. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6490112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadouken Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Not necessarily the car cover that scratches your car, but the dirt in between the cover and your car Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6490136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
asps91 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Use a flannolette king size bedsheet first, then put car cover on it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6491504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon 34 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) I had a car cover on my custom painted rx7 outside all the time in LA cali and denver for 11 years , it wasnt a custom cover but flannel soft on one side slightly water proof but breathable on the other 1 layer of fabric , had some elestic around the bottom corners and lock with cable on middle of it , as you know acid rain is in both towns , snow a foot deep or more , salted roads in winter , criminals , windy as hell around 200kph sometimes in denver front range , sand , salty air in LA lived on a large boat ,batteship so car was parked on the marina all the time , truck soot the docks in fast and furious is where it was parked Car cover issues Wind will wind it up only the cable lock will keep it on and not in outerspace took about 60-70km winds to fling it loose Snow when it melts it left the acid dirt sitting on the paint like a big filter of crap not likely here Rain , it must breath or it will rot the paint and the cover , it has to be able to dry itself pretty quickly not sit soaking for days unless its still raining Also leaves crap but not as bad Car must be spotless on rub points if its tight Has to be able to clear hot tailpipes Mirrors must fit Must be locked on always , it will fly off or be stolen Overall it saved my paint job once it tore that was it the paint was stuffed from uv acid etc Cant put on fresh paint either bonus of cover Theft deterent the crips tried to steal my car a thousand times but the cable lock setoff. The alarm easy it can be tied into alarm trigger they never got it !! stops people stealing tunes , out o sight out of mind Car stays cleaner cause your careful more , Car is much cooler Saved my car from hail a few times when other cars had windows knocked out and dings galore Saves on dings and nicks a lot Saves the bird poo Mark it with your rego or the ticket police will love you , rego must be visible Drawbacks Cost up front 300+ for non custom one Takes about 4-5 min to install if its not windy and put away properly thats a average you can do it faster if needed If you dont like making beds forget it its very close to that haha A soggy cover stinks in the boot / bag Must be scotchgaurded often it looses it fast in the extremes Can attract crims - curious buggers Can attract graffiti artists Must be used often and can be a pain to be so padantic about a car ( ladys hate to come second haha) can scratch if your not careful Catch fire on tailpipes Yet another bulky item to take to laundry mat to wash ! Its heavy as fark wet home laundry will die can mold and cause car inside to mold if your not careful in drying it Now days microfiber ones would be great but hard to find unless you shop usa and they never had skylines so a custom one will be hard to find Dont buy a plastic based waterproof one they kill the paint they dont breathe enough , only good if your not moving the car for months outside in australia i think it would attract idiots ( vandals) So i opted to not cover my car , maybe in the garage but out in the open i think it would be a week tops before it was molested Like a naked virgin by some wankers Edited August 20, 2012 by Carbon 34 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6495672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy628 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I had a car cover made by chief car covers in perth. I gave them my car details and thinks like height of wing. The indoor cover i got is awesome really soft and i am really fastidious with my paintwork (also if good quality car covers are good enough for show cars then good enough for mine). but still strong enough it will last for many,many years. At least give them a call or email and talk to them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6524525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS8_Gohan Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 there is no car cover that won't scratch. period. see how imperfect the paint is on show cars next time and tell me covers are great... the covers are there more for branding/"the reveal"/exclusivity than anything else. i suppose next we should all use paraffin dusters because that's what they use on show cars... having a car cover for indoors is a waste of time. Outside... maybe, if it's a really harsh environment - But you're still better off having a good few layers of a very durable sealant on a car IMO, and then use a sun-shade reflective thing to give the interior a bit of protection. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6529720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon 34 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 You could always use a carcoon http://www.carcoon.com.au/ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6565165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGTC Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) I find car covers are good for cars being kept outdoors as it minimises the wear and heat hitting the paint, plastics and rubber lining in the sun - particularly if you drive the car say once a week on the weekends i had a dodge supercheap auto special for about a week before i decided it was both rubbish and abrasive on soft paint - i ended up going with a Kenco Tyvek car cover, the inner lining is developed with paint manufacturer DuPont meaning it will minimize damage to your clear coat the best thing about it however is that even thought it is weatherproof and UV resistant, it is the lightest car cover i have come across meaning you can put on and take off the thing by yourself without letting it touch the ground - also comes with repair patches incase you manage to rip or tear a hole in it Fit-wise i went with the large size which covered my R34 with the big trolley wing perfectly can be had for around $100 when there are sales http://www.superchea...258#Description pic of it on my car; Edited October 5, 2012 by squareznboxez Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6565201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
w34ponGT Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 the flannel king size sheet sounds good. mines inside the garage but gets dusty as hell after 2 days might buy a few wheels and screw it on the roof and string and have like a window blind type cover lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6589697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_34gtr Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Try covercraft pacific, I got one made for my gtr. They have the pattern all ready. Fits the spoiler and mirrors. Different fabrics to choose from as well Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6590018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin 09 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 yep covercraft. I have one for R32GTR Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6590304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badben Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) Hey Ronin 09 The covercraft cover you've got for your R32 GTR, Is it the custom fit or loose fit? Edited November 18, 2012 by badben Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/407128-gtr-car-cover/#findComment-6629634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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